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2024 MLB Handicapping – Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals
(35-26) Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals (28-35)
Date: Saturday, June 8th
Time: 4:05 ET
Venue: Nationals Park Washington, DC
Projected Starting Pitchers: Charlie Morton vs. MacKenzie Gore
MLB Moneyline Odds: Braves -136 | Nationals +116 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Braves -1.5 | Nationals +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
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At 4:05 PM ET in Washington, DC, the Braves and Nationals will square off in an NL East matchup. The Braves are favored in this one, with a money line of -136 compared to the Nationals at +116. The over/under line is set at 8 runs, with the over paying out at -117 compared to -105 for the under.
Charlie Morton will get the start for the Braves, while MacKenzie Gore will take the mound for the Nationals. The Braves come into this one with a record of 35-26, good for second in the NL East, while the Nationals are 28-35 and sit in third place in the division.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Nationals vs Braves series. Washington went into the matchup as +174 underdogs and squeaked out a 2-1 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Braves could only muster one more run in the 4th inning. As for the Nationals, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 8th, and the Braves went down quietly in the 9th.
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Jake Irvin pitched well for the Nationals in this one, going six innings and striking out four without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Kyle Finnegan closed things out. Chris Sale had a good outing for the Braves in a losing effort, going seven innings and striking out 10.
Marcell Ozuna was the only Braves hitter to have more than one hit, as he went 2/4 with an RBI. Jesse Winker did the most damage for the Nationals, going 2/3 with a run scored.
With an overall record of 35-26, the Braves are eight games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. The Braves are 12-9 against other teams in the NL East. This season, the Braves have been good at home, going 19-12, and they have been just above .500 on the road at 16-14.
Atlanta has been good as the favorite this season, going 34-22, but they are just 1-4 as the underdog. The Braves’ overall series record is 12-6-2, and they are 1-1 in their current series vs. the Nationals. Looking at their recent performance, the Braves are 5-5 over their last 10 games.
The Braves are on the road today against the Nationals, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. Atlanta’s games have averaged 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 21-38. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 4-2. Overall, 72.1% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs, and their current under streak is at 3 games.
Braves Gambling
When the Braves win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.7 runs per game. That’s a big reason why they have a run line record of 31-30. They’ve been a good bet on the run line on the road, going 17-13, but not so much at home, where they are 14-17.
Braves Stats
The Atlanta Braves have been an average offensive team this season, ranking 10th in runs per game at 4.4. Their power numbers have been below average, as they rank 11th in total home runs. However, they have been getting on base at a decent clip, with a .311 OBP that ranks 11th in the league. Marcell Ozuna has been the team’s best hitter this season, leading the team in batting average, on-base percentage, home runs, and RBIs. He has been hot lately, hitting .364 over his last 6 games. Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr. are both on hitting streaks for the Braves.
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With an overall record of 28-35, the Nationals are 16 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. So far, they are 9-10 in divisional matchups. The Nationals have gone 4-6 over their last 10 games and are currently tied with the Mets for 4th place in the NL East.
At home, the Nationals are 11-17 this season and 17-18 on the road. As the underdog, Washington is 25-32 compared to 3-3 as the favorite. The Nationals’ overall series record is 7-12-1, and they have dropped two straight series.
Washington’s over/under record is 27-33, and the average over/under line in their games is 8 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 4-5-1. The over has hit in 58.7% of their games this season, and their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game. The under has hit in their last two games.
Nationals Gambling
Washington has been a solid run line bet this season, going 37-26 overall. They have been even better on the road, going 23-12. They have been a good run line bet as the underdog, going 34-23. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.4, while it is -3.5 in losing games.
Nationals Stats
The Washington Nationals have struggled to score runs this season, averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which ranks 25th in the league. Their offensive numbers are below average across the board, with a team batting average of .230 and a slugging percentage of .351, both ranking in the bottom third of MLB. CJ Abrams has been one of the Nationals’ top hitters this season, leading the team in home runs with 10 and RBI with 27. However, he has struggled at the plate recently, going 3 for 24 in his last 6 games. Joey Meneses and Eddie Rosario have also been key contributors offensively for Washington.
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Braves Nationals Pitching
Right-hander Charlie Morton gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Nationals on the road. He has made 11 starts this year and has a record of 3-2 with an ERA of 3.88. Morton’s WHIP for the season is 1.29, and opponents are batting .226 off him this year. In his 11 appearances, Morton has turned in five quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Morton finished with a no-decision vs. the Athletics, going six innings and not giving up a run. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts.
Left-hander MacKenzie Gore gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Braves at home. He has made 12 starts this season and has a record of 4-5 with a 3.57 ERA. In his 12 appearances, Gore has turned in four quality starts and is averaging 10.57 strikeouts per nine innings. Gore’s most recent outing didn’t go well, as he took the loss after giving up six earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Opponents are batting .252 off Gore this season.
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Braves head into the game having gone 5-5 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Braves they are 5-5 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Nationals are 4-6 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Nationals have a 6-4 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Braves are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 0-3 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Nationals have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our pick for today’s Braves vs. Nationals game is to take the Nationals on the money line at +116. With the payout and the Nationals predicted to win this one 5-4, there is a lot of value in taking them to win outright.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Charlie Morton finishing with more strikeouts than MacKenzie Gore. However, Gore is predicted to finish with a lower ERA, and we have him finishing with six K’s compared to Morton at seven.
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